Boeing left Downey and 160 acres of prime commercial property. Companies are rushing to move in.
It's a short distance from 5 freeways, and there is a strong demand for this former 160 acre Boeing site in Downey. City leaders are picking and choosing. They hope to see the first retail components of a massive redevelopment open less than two years after Boeing's departure.
Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn
FULL STORY: Downey Has Big Plan for Land Left Vacant by Boeing
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